52 episodes

Heavy/Light is a podcast dedicated to the sport of Scottish Highland Games. From results, news, training, to debate, we will cover every aspect of the Heavy Athletics. Host Mike Beech is a National and World Champion in the games, and the guests come from all over the world of kilted athletics.

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Heavy/Light is a podcast dedicated to the sport of Scottish Highland Games. From results, news, training, to debate, we will cover every aspect of the Heavy Athletics. Host Mike Beech is a National and World Champion in the games, and the guests come from all over the world of kilted athletics.

    Highland Games Newbie Mistakes

    Highland Games Newbie Mistakes

    SOLO EPISODE OH GOD.
    It's ok. Some updates on the ME monster and then we talk about the 5 most common mistakes I see new Highland Games Athletes make.
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    • 52 min
    Plinko Trees & World Records w/ Jarvina Routt

    Plinko Trees & World Records w/ Jarvina Routt

    I was super excited about the chance to sit down and talk throwing and plenty more with Throw Bros. Sponsored Athlete and former World Record Holder Jarvina Routt. She's been on my list of folks to chat with for a while, and she didn't disappoint!
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    • 1 hr
    It's Not Track & Field w/ Kyle Lillie

    It's Not Track & Field w/ Kyle Lillie

    Start to finish, an excellent conversation with Pro Athlete and Sacramento State Throws Coach Kyle Lillie. We get into it all: the difference between throwing in college and throwing next to the beer tent, wire hammer vs. scottish, drinking after throwing tantrums, and philosophy for throwing/lifting training. 
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Chungus Training w/ Garrett Blatnik

    Chungus Training w/ Garrett Blatnik

    Garrett Blatnik is a newly minted pro Highland Games Athlete. Top Amateur in 2019 and one of the best sheaf and WOB throwers in the sport. He also got very handsome briefly in 2020.
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    • 59 min
    Stones Q&A, Tequila, and Your Baby Bird

    Stones Q&A, Tequila, and Your Baby Bird

    After taking questions about Braemar and open stone on social media, I take part in the time-honored tradition of drinking just enough to slur and make no sense, then turning on the microphone.
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    A Big Old Announcement

    A Big Old Announcement

    Updates on Masters World Championship 2021 w/ Mike Dickens. Mike is now in charge of the annual kilted swingers convention we've all come to know and love. We also make approximately one joke each.
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    • 1 hr 21 min

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